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Justice Dept. charges Russian hacker behind the Dridex malware – TechCrunch

U.S. prosecutors have brought computer hacking and fraud charges against a Russian citizen, Maksim Yakubets, who is accused of developing…

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GitGuardian raises $12M to help developers write more secure code and ‘fix’GitHub leaks – TechCrunch

Data breaches that could cause millions of dollars in potential damages have been the bane of the life of many…

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Top Israeli VC talks cybersecurity, diversity and ‘no go’ investments – TechCrunch

It’s no secret that Israel is second only to the U.S. for its leading cybersecurity acumen, talent, startups and successful…

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Mixcloud data breach exposes over 20 million user records – TechCrunch

A data breach at Mixcloud, a U.K.-based audio streaming platform, has left more than 20 million user accounts exposed after…

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Jeanette Manfra, senior DHS cybersecurity official, to leave government – TechCrunch

Jeanette Manfra, one of the most senior and experienced U.S. cybersecurity officials, is leaving government after more than a decade…

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Macy’s said hackers stole customer credit cards — again – TechCrunch

For the second time in as many years, Macy’s customers have been hit by a data breach involving countless numbers…

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Cybersecurity startup CyCognito raises $23M in Series A funding – TechCrunch

CyCognito, a cybersecurity platform that aims to give visibility into a company’s security weak spots, has raised $23 million in…

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New 5G flaws can track phone locations and spoof emergency alerts – TechCrunch

5G is faster and more secure than 4G. But new research shows it also has vulnerabilities that could put phone…

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Capital One replaces security chief after data breach – TechCrunch

Capital One has replaced its cybersecurity chief, four months after the company disclosed a massive data breach involving the theft…

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A network of ‘camgirl’ sites exposed millions of users and sex workers – TechCrunch

A number of popular “camgirl” sites have exposed millions of sex workers and users after the company running the sites…